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A new league is coming for South East SA football as major restructure planned for 2025

A new football league will be established in South Australia’s South East from next year, ahead of an expected restructure in 2025. Key points: The…

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Australian football great Ron Barassi to be honoured at state memorial service

The life of Australian football great Ron Barassi will be honoured at a state memorial service next month at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The…

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Think you’re a football fan? Meet a Queenslander with a real-life lion and bronco

Once you get Stephanie Robinson talking about her beloved lions, the conversation sounds like one many football fans in Queensland are having this week. “Lions…

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Yarrawonga football player critically injured in post-season fireworks explosion

A Yarrawonga Australian rules football player remains in a critical condition in hospital after a fireworks explosion at an end-of-season celebration in Victoria’s north. Key…

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Port Adelaide football legend Geof Motley dies aged 88

South Australian football has lost one of its most decorated players with the death of Geof Motley. Key points: Geof Motley, 88, died on Tuesday…

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Big decisions on future of regional football and netball loom as season ends

Grand final day may be done, but a pivotal month is set to come for the future of football and netball in South Australia’s South…

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Ron Barassi’s extraordinary life in Australian rules football helped shape the modern game

In sport, as in life, sometimes people come along who change things by their presence, their efforts and their ideas. Ron Barassi (1936-2023) As a…

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Amateur female football players call out sexist comments ‘by older men’ after low-scoring grand final

Ebony Thompson and Karlee Anning train at least two nights a week, play 16 home and away games a year — more if they make…

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AFL appoints Laura Kane as new football boss

Laura Kane’s rise to become the AFL’s most senior football official is being hailed as a significant moment for women in the sport. Key points:…

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Possible shake-up of Central Victorian football and netball is causing big issues

Football and netball clubs across Central Victoria have been thrown into uncertainty after the AFL Central Victoria Commission flagged big changes from as soon as…

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